Caldecott Connections to Social Studies
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Santa Barbara
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9780313078590
Subjects: Activity programs; Study and teaching (Elementary); Study and teaching; Caldecott Medal; Illustrated children's books; Curricula; Elementary Education; Social sciences
Description: Take advantage of the appeal and power of Caldecott award literature to extend and promote learning across the curriculum. In these two volumes the author demonstrates how to use award-winning books as springboards to science and social studies learning in the library and classroom-and to expand student awareness and appreciation of illustration techniques. For each Caldecott title there is background information on the illustrations, curriculum connections, lesson plans, and support materials for teaching. Glandon also integrates Gardner's multiple intelligences with curriculum content. With.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Contents; Figures and Activity Sheets; Introduction; 1Arrow to the Sun; 2The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses; 3The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Blriot; 4Grandfather's Journey; 5Hey, Al; 6Jumanji; 7The Little House; 8May I Bring a Friend?; 9Nine Days to Christmas; 10Officer Buckle and Gloria; 11Ox-Cart Man; 12Where the Wild Things Are; 13Introducing the Caldecott Award: Randolph Caldecott; Glossary; Index; About the Author.